Peugeot 108 Review (Have I gone insane?)
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2021
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So, a Peugeot 108 instead a of a Nissan GT-R?
Why not? Let's look a the humble Peugeot 108 and give it a little bit of a review.
While this may seem like the ideal car for an elderly person I will highlight how this car can appeal to young drivers or even sports car enthusiasts. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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"It is more fun to drive a slow car fast, than it is to drive a fast car slowly"
I find your car reviews very entertaining, keep them coming!
I draily a slow vehicle myself, and love it. 230hp, 2400kg, ancient and sloppy automatic, rear wheel drive, high center of gravity. It is momentum based motoring at its best.
Everyone should have a car like this. No worries about it being scratched etc, you just drive it from A to B in town and if something breaks it is mostly cheap to fix.
nothing is cheap to fix in this car
My mom is exactly like yours: only buys new cars, drives less than 10 km per week, and is afraid of buying used.
The moment when you get more „Toyota“ in a Peugeot 108 than in a new Supra.
My mom has a C1 from 2013 it’s same as the 108 Mario’s mom has. It works like a dream and is quite a fun little car with the paddles/engine sound.we can now say we have a c1 and a corvette C3.
Good to hear you haven't gone totally insane Mario. Enjoy the flappy paddles :-)
Same feeling. I have nice E39 with beige interior in good shape and sometimes I look for new car, or not feel grateful enough. But then I drive my brothers Dacia (bad looks, not good drive comfort, AC not cold enough, shitty audio) or my ex Citroen C4 (with many technical issue, broken AC, you have to hold steering wheel because car going to side) and go back to my car and feel like winning jackpot :D
Friendship over! FRIENDSHIP OVER!
What friendship? 🧐😝
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Those are great cars! At least the first generation C1 / 107 / Aygo have Daihatsu engines. I had an first gen Aygo Automatic. Runs good its cheap and has a nice 3 banger sound.
Still the same engine engineered by Daihatsu.
@@swisscarguy I have the 107 petrol.It is quite dependable and little issues.Last week i drived it Bergen Trondheim in Norway.Mountains and stuff 1200 km round trip.Back it was wery windy over Dovrefjell, a long mountain pass, then it shaked a little bit but no problem. The engine last 500 000 km if oil changes, it,s timing chain and a Daihatus engine.
Well I own the c1 twin of the bunch.
I do achive 5l/100km fuel consumption in real life, and in the 2 months I own it we have travelled about 4500 km so yes it is a great car in my book.
Every older person should get an auto, should not be even a question.
The most fun car I had was a GM badged Suzuki called a Sprint. Drove it like I stole it.
I really love the way Italians say word "Ferrari" :)
I enjoy your channel. Have seen all the clips. You posted this video on July 4th. Friendly hint to Mum and you - it is time for a new Autobahn Vignette and put on the summer tires. As you have often commented, the Swiss Police 👮🏻♂️ love to make money 💸 from collecting heavy fines. 🤣
That car has not been on the motorway in years. And due to the fact it only gets driven so little, we ordered it with winter tires only. No point in swapping over. 🤷♂️
I have a 69hp Ford Fiesta. Steering wheel included by default. I always pretend to be Swiss on the motorway and holding tight on 110-120 kmh because around 130 it’s like an old Fiat 500, noisy and unsafe. Lack of air conditioning is killer nowadays.
You had me really worried for a second 😂😂😂
Ciao Mario! Thanks for the post! Where can I get the merchandise? I want the same color t-shirt size L. There's a chance of me driving this summer into Switzerland! :)
Working on it!
@@swisscarguy Cool. Bring it on!
What car would you suggest for en elderly lady?
The bus. No really, take the bus, get off the roads and stop causing mischief.
Lexus LS460h?!?! J/K I think there is a lot of value in driving a slow car fast rather than a fast car slow on the road
One of these c1's, aygo's, 107's or a basic 1.2 fiat 500 what would you prefer I wonder?
The Fiat is 'more' car in the sense that it feels a bit more premium and slightly less built down to a price. The Fiat is also more stylish (in my opinion). Both are not going to wow you with performance. The Fiat has a nicer feeling manual gearbox and the single clutch autos in both cars are equally meh. The Fiat has a nicer sounding engine and is slightly more comfortable for longer distances (ride and noise).
The triplets are more practical with their rear doors. Basically go for the 500 if looks are important. Otherwise, the triplets are the more pragmatic choice. A Panda would be even better in that regard as it is more spacious than either but still shares the drive train and underpinnings with the 500.
The 1.2 8v FIRE engine is a work horse and pretty much bullet-proof. As it's a non-interference engine even a snapped timing belt would not be more than a nuisance (as the car would not be driveable until replaced, but no bent valves that require a top-end rebuild). The 0.9 TwinAir is certainly a more delicate engine (the cam phaser is very oil-sensitive) and the 1.4 16v will be somewhat more engaging to drive (even though timing belt changes should be done in time as *that* is an interference engine).
Very torn, either are good choices for basic transportation. But in the end personally I would go for the 500. if you're buying used, just go for the car which is the better deal if you have no preferences.
And most important: *drive the cars!* Just because a car might seem clearly better on paper does not mean that it will feel that way in real life. Maybe you don't fit properly inside or have trouble getting in/out (I often bang my head on some cars). And maybe one car just feels better and more special to you. After all, even economy cars are large purchases and the heart plays its role in the decision process.
@@swisscarguy lots of really useful info thank you. Only just found your channel but have enjoyed the few videos I've watched so far. I'm looking forward to making my way through the rest. Cheers.
@@swisscarguy actually one more question if you're free to answer. I actually have access to a 2006 base spec panda and I quit like it apart from the rolling suspension on faster corners. Does the 500 1.4 or 1.2sport have the same wobbly suspension or is it different and hopefully abit tighter? That's the only thing I don't particularly like on my dad's panda. That and it being very bland inside but it's a base spec so to be expected. I've had to give up using my 1993 mk1 mx5 which I've owned for 19yrs because of the new ULEZ rules in London unfortunately so I quite fancy something like a small (hopefully fun) city car.
@@danielm6381 The 500 1.4 Sport is pretty decent in that regard and I suspect the Panda Sport might be too. The triplets are very wobbly, pretty much the same as the base Panda and 500.
Don't the ULEZ rules make exceptions for classic cars? Your MX-5 surely has been around long enough to qualify as a classic car?
@@swisscarguy cheers for that I'll look into getting the 1.4 then if it handles flatter. ULEZ has killed all the modern classics in London as it's not technically a classic in the UK until it's 40yrs old so all those great 80's and 90's cars have just disappeared out of town like mine.
That looks a lot like the Mitsubishi Mirage they sell here in the US.
Timing chain or belt?
Chain. The engine-out belt changes on my mom's previous car made her a bit apprehensive about the Issue.
So funny but also true! You should drive a normal car from time to time to appreciate your faster car. I really like your jokes like comparing the seats and steering wheel with supercars :)
I am actually serious about those aspects. I think they make the car somewhat more interesting. 🤷🏻♂️
How tall are you? Can someone who is 205 cm fit inside the driver's side of this car; your LS? Your gtr?
184cm. I reckon there is enough headroom that you would have more space than in the 108 than in either the GT-R pr the Lexus.
Me, a guy, buying this same **purple** Peugeot 108 tomorrow 😂
Shows you've got nothing to prove. 👍🏻
Wow. If it was a Chrysler/Dodge the color would be called “Plum Crazy”.
You should stop listening to me... I am already driving a Aygo. Keep driving your Lexus, man!
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But these cars are perfect for people who don't demand a lot from a car other than reliability ...
So now you understand why I need a GT-R, Mario! Bc I need SPEED!!!
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lol.. nice video!
Mario, a typical pensioner's car? Discrimination! The car or pensioners? Not sure... Just joking of course. I'm retired, though I still work, and none of my cars are tiny or under powered... Age is just a number. Nice review though!
If you think that thing is slow you didn‘t drive my mg yet 😂🤪
it's charming to drive a simple car from time to time, without power and without weight, but 14000chf ruins the whole idea.nice try
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"A woman's car"? Check the sexism.